Genesee County is considering the addition of almost thirty more roundabouts at busy intersections throughout the area. In fact, a roundabout is coming to the city of Fenton as many of you probably know — at the intersection of Torrey and North roads. According to recent reports, the project is expected to be completed sometime in November. Many people are confused by roundabouts but according to the Federal Highway Administration, roundabouts are often safer, more efficient, less costly and more aesthetically appealing than conventional intersection designs. Here are some guidelines to follow from the Michigan Department of Transportation when driving a roundabout:
Something exciting is happening in the Flint River this weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Mott Park Recreational Area from 1-3pm, the reintroduction of juvenile Lake Sturgeon into the Flint River will take place. Participants may have the opportunity to help with the release, according to a statement released by the Flint River Watershed Coalition.
Can you remember what you were doing on Sept. 11, 2001? The memories of that day are forever etched in people’s minds — the day the Unites States of America was attacked —four coordinated terrorists attacks that killed 2,296 people and injured over 6,000 others. Two planes, American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 75, crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon and a fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, initially flying toward Washington DC., crashed into a field near Shanksville, PA, after its passengers thwarted the hijackers.
The Michigan House unanimously passed two bills to re-name portions of two area highways.
Join the International Center of Greater Flint in partnership with the City of Flint and Genesee County for Welcoming Week!
The Michigan Vietnam Traveling Memorial and the LZ Arrielle Traveling Vietnam Museum will be on display in Holly on Saturday September 8 and Sunday September 9 at the Karl Richter Community Center, 920 Baird Street. It will arrive by escort between 6:15-6:30pm on Saturday. It is a memorial to the men and women of the state of Michigan who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War and a reminder that they will never be forgotten.
The eighth chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint is an engineering educator and longtime academic administrator. Debasish Dutta served in senior administrative positions at several Big Ten institutions including Michigan, Illinois, Purdue and Rutgers, where he served as chancellor. He now lives in Flint with his wife, Fataneh Taghaboni-Dutta, Ph.D., who was a faculty member at UM-Flint for nearly 20 years. Chancellor Duttta is thrilled to return home to Michigan and seeks to make a positive contribution to the revitalization of Flint and Genesee County.
In 1970, during a large, national teachers’ strike, a few college grads saw a need for a new kind of education in Flint. They saw the need for an alternative to the private and public schools in the area, so they established The Valley School as Flint’s only independent, secular K-12 school. Since its beginning, Valley has welcomed students of all nationalities, races, religious and economic backgrounds. They strive to provide a safe place for students to learn and prepare for the next step. They are strictly a college preparatory school and it is something they do well. “Our kids attend colleges all over the United States and at home, from Mott to the University of Michigan to the Ivy League,” says Nancy Brandt, Counselor. “We are so proud of all of them.”
Teaching courage, confidence and character for more than 100 years, Girl Scouts is on a mission to change the world one girl at a time and they’re doing it in ways you may not realize.
Under the Radar Michigan, a popular PBS show is coming to the Flint Public Library tomorrow, August 28, at 6pm. The show’s hosts, Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman, will be on hand to give a presentation about how two “regular guys” ended up with a PBS show and book that feature cool people and places and things that make Michigan a great place to be. The duo will talk about how and why they make their show, and share stories about their Michigan travels. Be sure to bring your questions, your sense of adventure, and your sense of humor, because when Tom and Jim start talking, it’s a wild and crazy ride!
Honor, dignity, humility, service, respect. These are a few words that come to mind after meeting with Rico Phillips, a longtime Flint firefighter who recently brought home the NHL Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award. The award recognizes an individual who, through the game of hockey, has positively inspired his or her community, culture or society. Willie O’Ree is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, known best for being the first black player in the National Hockey League and for his community service. “He broke the color barrier,” says Phillips. “Today, he is known as the Jackie Robinson of hockey.”
Health Alliance Plan (HAP) invites Flint-area residents to the HAP Health & Fun Fair on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10am-2pm. The fair will take place at the HAP Flint Grounds, 2050 S. Linden Road (the southwest corner of Linden and Corunna roads). More than 40 mid-Michigan community partners will be onsite to share information about available resources for kids, families and seniors.
